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That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastSpeaking the Truth in LoveIn this lesson, our teacher will tackle the current problem of effeminate men in leadership and the pulpit.
2022-09-231h 05That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastHow Shall We EscapeIn this episode, our teacher explores one of the most dangerous realities of life on earth - a false conversion to Christianity.
2022-09-1656 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Purifying Red HeiferIn this lesson, our teacher leads us through Numbers 19 and God's essential and necessary command for individual and community worship.
2022-09-0249 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastDefiant DivisionsIn this episode, our teacher will examine the condition of the Church through the eyes of Jesus as He prayed His High Priestly Prayer in John 17 and various Bible verses.
2022-08-2652 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Great DeceptionIn this episode, our teacher endeavors to examine some reason for the many divisions within evangelicalism today. What can an individual do about it, and what will be our responsibility before Jesus Christ?
2022-08-1958 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Hope of Future GloryIn this episode, our teacher will expound on the hope of the believer of coming glory in the eternal kingdom as first described by Paul in Colossians 1:26, 27, and John in Revelation 21.
2022-08-1258 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Glory of the LambIn this lesson, our teacher will explore the incomprehensible coming day when the saints will stand in the glory of the LORD due to the after-effect of our glorification.
2022-08-0550 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAnd The Two Shall Be One FleshIn this episode, our teacher explores the scriptural teaching of God's plan for the ages. Why do we live now, and for what purpose will we live for all eternity?
2022-07-2950 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastFree Will or in Its BondageIn this episode, our teacher Joe Durso examines the scriptural basis for believing God is sovereign in salvation.
2022-07-2257 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAre We Fleshly Infants or Spiritually MatureIn this episode, our teacher guides us through the writings of Paul in 1 Corinthians chapters 1 to 3. There Paul raises the problem in Corinth that is so prevalent today: division, strife, jealousy, and a competitive spirit between churches.
2022-07-1557 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastChosen Before the FoundationIn this lesson, our teacher dives into a controversial debate within Christianity, which has continued for two millennia. When correctly understood in the Gospel, God's divine nature, character, and authority are at stake.
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That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastGodly SorrowIn this lesson, our teacher gets our brain juices flowing about Israel's example to the world; they failed, except for the remnant. He then turns our attention upon the church, so we might question if we have not also gotten the train off the tracks.
2022-07-0155 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastSeeing in a Mirror DimlyIn this episode, our teacher will speak from various scripture on one of the greatest needs in the church, which is what it means to be a Spirit-filled Christian.
2022-06-1755 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJonah 4 The Contrary ProphetIn this episode, our teacher digs into the uniqueness of the prophet Jonah. Was he a bad guy? Could there be something beyond the fact that he brought no glory to God while only shame to himself? Listen and find out.
2022-06-1057 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJonah 3: The Captivating ProphetIn this episode, our teacher examines the repentance of the city of Nineveh at the preaching of Jonah. There is no emphasis in the chapter on the prophet.
2022-06-0558 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastLiars in the ChurchIn this episode, our teacher looks at the walk of the believer according to the Apostle John's teaching in his first letter and chapter 2.
2022-05-3052 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJonah: The Contrite ProphetIn this episode, our teacher examines Jonah's prayer from chapter 2. He is contrite for a few reasons, but his faith looks ahead to the grace and forgiveness of God.
2022-05-2758 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJonah 2: The Contrite ProphetIn this episode, our teacher examines Jonah's prayer from chapter 2. He is contrite for a few reasons, but his faith looks ahead to the grace and forgiveness of God.
2022-05-2758 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJonah 1: The Conflicted ProphetIn this episode, our teacher considers the first chapter in the book about the prophet Jonah. He was the man who took a short trip in a big fish and, in the process, discovered that you can't run away from God.
2022-05-2550 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastBroken by the BookIn this episode, our teacher remembers a time of Biblical Brokenness in his life that has had long-lasting effects on his Christian experience. He relates these experiences to Church behavior as God orders it.
2022-04-2253 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastA Testimony of JoyIn this episode, our teacher tells his testimony of salvation, the early years of his life and how following God far exceeds following men.
2022-04-1559 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastWhen Light is DarknessIn this episode, our teacher examines the words of Jesus, "Then watch out that the light in you is not darkness." (Luke 11:35) This verse he views through the lens of John's statements in 1 John 1 regarding light and darkness and Peter's words in 2 Peter 1 about how the Christian's knowledge will affect their entrance into heaven.
2022-04-0155 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastHow to view the Word of GodIn the Lesson, our teacher looks at some practical necessities in the study and proper understanding of God's Word.
2022-03-2558 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAre You Culturely CompromisedIn this Podcast, our teacher explains the reality of the believer's temptation to compromise with the world system, its philosophies, and idolatries.
2022-03-1854 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAssurance or AssumptionIn this lesson, our teacher will examine the Apostles John's words from his first letter and expose the undeniable truth that Christians are meant to be discerning. Discerning true and false professions of faith, the brethren, true and false teachers, and most importantly, their place before God.
2022-03-0452 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Knowledge of SalvationIn this episode, our teacher returns to John's first letter to examine the opening words of his second chapter. To have an assurance of salvation and not presume we are saved when we are not is an essential part of being an authentic Christian. Joe begins to uncover the Biblical meaning of assurance in this episode.
2022-02-2549 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Value of Christian FellowshipOur teacher examines the Biblical doctrines of Christian fellowship and the Gospel message from John's first letter in this episode.
2022-02-1156 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Gospel Received and RejectedThe Bible sets forth one and only one Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this episode, our teacher makes the point that the Gospel is not for any one person to decide, it is what the Bible says it is and it cannot be anything else.
2022-02-0455 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastCultural HardeningIn this episode, our teacher examines the reality that all generations are not the same from the second chapter of the book of Judges.
2022-01-1456 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastRepentance Properly UnderstoodOur speaker, in this episode, explains the importance and prominence of repentance in the Gospel message. Let the listener take heed and understand that there can be no salvation from sin's penalty apart from repentance.
2022-01-071h 01That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastIntroduction to The Names of GodIn this episode, we will consider that knowledge from God's word transforms the one who receives it. In particular, how the name Elohim can change those who trust in Him.
2021-12-311h 03That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastA Trustworthy RulerIn this episode, Joe Durso takes a Biblical look at the Lord Jesus Christ as a child and young man and how His character proves Him to be a trustworthy ruler.
2021-12-1753 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastRich KidsIn this episode, our teacher discusses the understanding obtained from Paul's opening statement that exalts God's salvation for the Church at Corinth from 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 and his criticism of the church in chapter three.
2021-12-1255 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Great ResetIn this episode, our teacher discusses the Church's course change in preparation and selection of its leaders.
2021-11-291h 03That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastReasonable Service to GodIn this episode, our teacher explains the teaching of Paul from Romans 12:1. It is vital that believers do not read and learn the word of God intellectually alone. There must be a renewal of the whole person that transforms the hearer into a holier and humbler person.
2021-10-281h 02That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastLiving in RealityThe episode Living, in Reality, explains the principle of reality within the Christian faith. 1. The church of Jesus Christ is called out of the world. 2. The church of Jesus Christ is organic, personal, and loving. 3. The church of Jesus Christ is not meant to hide in the dark. 4. The Church of Jesus Christ Never Assumes Faithfulness on Its own Part but lives a life of Self-Evaluation.
2021-10-2452 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Perseverance of IsraelAs Paul concludes chapter eight in his letter to the Romans, he finishes on the triumphant note, "...nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The question that would naturally follow from the people of his day would be, what about Israel? Chapters nine through eleven are in answer to such a question.
2021-10-161h 09That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe State of Sinful MenIn this episode, our teacher explains the depth of sin in the fallen race of Adam. The Biblical view from God's word is far more wretched than that of the American cultural view in 2021.
2021-10-081h 01That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastLet Us FearLet Us Fear is an admonishment to the Church in the Letter to the Hebrews. The need to fear is for both people in the world and the Church.
2021-10-0354 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastWho Spared Not His SonIn this episode, Joe Durso speaks from the heart about the glories of God who spared not His Son, so that men might be brought into a relationship with Christ.
2021-09-2555 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastPredestined to ConformityIn this episode, our speaker explains the divine perspective in salvation, and how it aids maturity and victory in holiness.
2021-09-1857 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastSpiritual PeopleIn this episode, Joe Durso exposits Romans 8:26, 27 and explains the difference between living and walking in the Spirit.
2021-09-0650 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Redeemed BodyIn this episode, Joe Durso examines the implications of a redeemed body for those who will inhabit the New Heaven and Earth.
2021-08-291h 00That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Creation GroansIn this episode, the creation groaning and eagerly awaiting the revelation of the sons of God is examined. Joe also discusses the futility of the earthbound and the assurance of hope for the heaven-bound.
2021-08-2152 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastA Spirit of AdoptionThis lesson focuses on the differences between living in the Spirit and living according to the Spirit and the ramifications that difference has on our life with Christ.
2021-08-1457 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastGlorified TogetherThis episode focuses upon the Christian's calling to suffer with Christ so that he might be glorified with Him.
2021-08-0851 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Spirit TestifiesThere is nothing more stabilizing in the life of a Christian than an assurance of salvation. This episode focuses upon the work of the Holy Spirit within the heart of the believer to produce eternal security.
2021-07-3145 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastGod's Will God's WayIn this episode, we take a close look at Romans 8:14, "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God." To be led by the Spirit of God is to be led by One who knows the will of God to do, in every way, what pleases Him.
2021-07-2452 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThese are the Children of GodThis episode adds more depth to the meaning of living according to the flesh or the Spirit. In conclusion, we come to understand who are the children of God.
2021-07-1546 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJesus' Power for LivingIs the Christian life nothing more than a list commands, a moral lifestyle or is it life lived by the resurrected life of the Son of God?
2021-07-1345 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJesus' Power for LivingThe Christian is meant to be lived in the flesh but empowered by the Holy Spirit of God. Joe Durso examines what that means from Romans 8:7-11.
2021-07-101h 30That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJesus Condemned SinIn this episode, Joe Durso examines the Apostle Paul's use of the phrase, Jesus condemned sin in the flesh. This is an exciting truth for all who believe in Jesus Christ for the effect the Holy Spirit can have upon those left in an imperfect condition and face the world, the flesh, and the devil.
2021-07-0650 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJesus Condemned SinFrom Romans 8:5-8, Joe Durso examines the teaching of the Apostle Paul to uncover the meaning of the phrase, "...Jesus condemned sin in the flesh."
2021-07-0650 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Law FulfilledAt a time in American culture when "spirituality" is on the rise, Joe Durso seeks to give meaning to the Biblical definition of spiritual life in Episode 22. The Law's Fulfillment can only be accomplished through the ministry of the Holy Spirit who dwells in the hearts of those who believe in Jesus.
2021-06-2248 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastCondemnation Lost and Christ FoundIn this episode, Joe Durso examines Romans eight verses one and two. It is in these opening verses from chapter eight that begins with the wondrous declaration of condemnation eradicated from the believer's ledger. When the books are finally opened on judgment day, the person of faith will be found as having never sinned in God's eyes.
2021-06-1634 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Law of the Spirit Transcends the Law of SinIn this episode, Joe Durso considers the sublime truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because the law of the Spirit of life sets them free from the law of sin and death.
2021-06-1334 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAn Interview with Matt Kohlhepp and Carter GableJoe Durso, Matt Kohlhepp, and Carter Gable discuss topics like salvation, discipleship, and what it means to be mature and responsible as a Christian.
2021-06-0537 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Misery of SinIn this episode, Joe Durso describes the Biblical author's intent of Romans 7:14-25. This message reconciles the Christian's struggle with sin and his victory through the resurrection of Christ.
2021-05-3050 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Misery of Sin in a New CreationThis episode examines the veil between Greek and Hebrew texts in translations of the Bible. Specifically, the text of scripture in Romans 7:14-25 needs far more examination in the original text to arrive at a meaning that is consistent with the whole of scripture.
2021-05-2249 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastChrist Died So We Might LiveIn Christ's death we die, sin dies in us and we live in Christ. Romans 7:7-13 is a hard passage to understand. We will examine the nature of the Law, sin, and identification with Christ in this episode.
2021-05-1543 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastFreed from the Law and Bearing a Fruitful LifeIn this episode, Joe Durso explains the message of Romans 7:4-6, where Paul parallels Marriage with the binding of the law, which is only broken by death. Life and fruitfulness were accomplished for the believer through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A point that Joe expounds on during this broadcast.
2021-05-0845 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastDead to the Law and Bearing a Fruitful LifeIn this episode, Joe Durso explains the message of Romans 7:4-6, where Paul parallels Marriage with the binding of the law, which is only broken by death. Life and fruitfulness were accomplished for the believer through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. A point that Joe expounds on during this broadcast.
2021-05-0845 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastConstrained by the Love of GodWhat is it that makes the Christian do the things he does? What motives drive obedience to Christ? Joe Durso explores the reason that the love of God constrains Christians.
2021-05-0246 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastObedient from the HeartIn this episode, Joe Durso examines the teaching of Paul from Romans 6:15-19, where we learn the primary source of the Christian's overcoming power to conquer sin and death. Deception is the enemy, and the truth is our most sincere and giving friend. Everyone who adheres to Paul's teaching in this portion of scripture will benefit immensely.
2021-04-2439 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastLiving Under Grace, Not the LawLiving Under Grace, Not the Law is taken from Paul’s letter to the Romans Chapter six, verses twelve through fourteen. The Christian has two choices, either to battle against his fleshly appetites by the flesh as he lives under the dictates of the law. Or to live by faith in the Spirit, which is his only means of overcoming sin. The first choice is to live under the law; the second is to live by grace. Joe Durso explores how these two work themselves out in the life of a believer.
2021-04-1755 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastWe believe in Jesus ChristIn this episode, Joe Durso examines the meaning of Paul’s words in Romans chapter six, verses eight through eleven. In this portion of scripture, Paul proclaims the importance of identification with Christ as the source of the believer’s holiness. If you are a Christian and want to understand how faith becomes energized so that you realize the full potential of your connection to Christ, you will want to listen carefully to this message.
2021-04-1045 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAn Interview with Nate DerengeIn this show, Joe Durso interviews Nate Derenge, friend and brother in the Lord. They talked about such topics as Nate's salvation testimony, the effect the environment has on people, and men made in the image of God.
2021-04-0548 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastFreed from SinWhen Jesus calls people to Himself it is not without a purpose; He calls people to please the Father by being holy. In this message, we will look at Paul’s teaching concerning the Christian’s freedom from sin through their identification with Christ.
2021-03-3052 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastUnity Lost and Unity GainedThere is a great deal of talk today about race. There has always been much said about race, but the question remains, is what people say the truth. The Christian understands that what God has said is the truth and nothing but the truth. The Gospel, at one point, actually hinges on the reality of race and race according to God's definition.
In today's episode, we will explore what God has to say about race and unity from Romans chapter five and John17.
2021-03-061h 03That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Object of Saving FaithPaul, in Romans 4:23 - 5:17, takes his readers from the assurance of saving faith, which is acquired by trusting in God who promised salvation. First, God promised Abraham and then to all who believe with the faith of Abraham. Abraham believed that if he sacrificed his son as God instructed him, God would raise him from the dead. Hence, salvation is in the promise of God to sacrifice and raise His Son from the dead.
2021-02-201h 00That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAbraham: Heir of the WorldIn this episode, Joe Durso will examine the teaching of Paul the Apostle from the 4th chapter of his letter to the Romans. The central teaching is Abraham as a living illustration of salvation by faith alone to Jew and Gentile. Abraham was accounted as righteous before being circumcised. Therefore, he is the father of Jews possessing faith and Gentiles who have the same saving faith.
2021-02-1453 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastWe Establish the LawIn Romans chapter 4, the Apostle Paul explains the significance of justification by faith alone. Men either believe in works of the law to get them to heaven or the grace of God. No man can trust in both at the same time. In this lesson, the speaker examines Paul's teaching and uncovers the undeniable reality of grace or works and not both as a means of salvation.
2021-02-0652 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Human Condition, Romans 3The human condition is defined for us by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. In chapter 1, we understand because of sin, men have lost their ability to reason. In chapter 2, all men are guilty before God because of their conscience. However, sin corrupts the conscience. In chapter 3, Paul examines the condition of fallen humanity.
In this lesson, we seek to understand God's explanation of man's present condition and the only way of salvation.
2021-01-3150 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Circumcision of the HeartIn chapters 2 and 3 of Romans, Paul explains the difference between an authentic Jew and a phony. There is genuine religion, as in a real Jewish believer and a sincere Christian believer and someone who deceives themself into believing they are authentic when they are not.
Paul questions and explains the difference between formalism, which is for outward show, and the heart's inward reality. If a person wants to understand how to distinguish between false and genuine religion, this is the message he will want to hear.
Main points of teaching:
1. Who...
2021-01-2344 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Circumcision of the HeartIn chapters 2 and 3 of Romans, Paul explains the difference between an authentic Jew and a phony. There is genuine religion, as in a real Jewish believer and a sincere Christian believer and someone who deceives themself into believing they are authentic when they are not.
Paul questions and explains the difference between formalism, which is for outward show, and the heart's inward reality. If a person wants to understand how to distinguish between false and genuine religion, this is the message he will want to hear.
Main points of teaching:
Who is a real...
2021-01-2344 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Circumcision of the HeartIn chapters 2 and 3 of Romans, Paul explains the difference between an authentic Jew and a phony. There is genuine religion, as in a real Jewish believer and a sincere Christian believer and someone who deceives themself into believing they are authentic when they are not.
Paul questions and explains the difference between formalism, which is for outward show, and the heart's inward reality. If a person wants to understand how to distinguish between false and genuine religion, this is the message he will want to hear.
Main points of teaching:
Who is a real...
2021-01-2344 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastGuilty under The LawIn this episode, your host will explain the third reason that men are guilty as sinners before God. First, he explained why people are guilty due to his ability to reason; second, because of his conscience and ability to discern right from wrong. Lastly, everyone is proven guilty who understand The Law of God.
I hope you are blessed by this teaching from God's Holy Word.
2021-01-1632 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastGuilt by Conscience, Romans 2In Paul's letter to the Roman Church of his day, he set forth the Gospel of God for all time. Basic teachings such as God's wrath, God's holiness, the sinfulness of men, justification, sanctification, glorification, and identification with Christ are explained in simple but spiritual terminology.
In the second episode, we explore all men's guilt before God as they have been appropriately endowed with moral conscience. There is much confusion in the world because men are told God is good, but there is so much evil, not to mention suffering, it is hard to understand.
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2021-01-0931 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastIntroduction to RomansThe Roman Revelation is a series of sermons geared to understand the letter to the Romans by the Apostle Paul. The primary focus of this letter is to define the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The main thoughts that capture our attention in Romans are God's righteousness, man's sinfulness, and salvation through faith.
As Paul proceeds to unravel the theology of divine salvation, the elements of repentance and holiness take a front and center place. We will focus our attention as well as we spend our time in Romans five through eight.
We hope you enjoy th...
2020-12-3033 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastReconciling Blind MenThe Bible is a book written by God to set forth His purpose to reconcile a world fallen into sin to Himself. In Paul's second letter to the Corinthians and the fifth chapter, Paul declared God's work to reconcile sinners. It then becomes the job of a reconciled sinner to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ. In John's Gospel and the ninth chapter, we see Jesus reconciling a blind sinner, who then immediately became an ambassador.
In this episode, Joe Durso examines the text of John 9 and uncovers some instructive elements of what it costs to take t...
2020-02-0941 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAn Interview Defining God's LoveIn this episode, Matthew Kohlhepp interviews Joe Durso about his book THE JESUS YOU NEED TO KNOW. The focus of their discussion is the chapter entitled, Jesus's Defining Hour, subtitled, The Definition of God's Love.
Matthew asks Joe to explain the meaning behind Jesus's defining hour. What does the scripture have to say about in Jesus's words, "The hour has come." There was an hour in all human history like no other. Quoting from the book, "This was the hour that defined all human history, revealed God in all His glory, and man in all his moral...
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That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastA Walk in Newness of LifeIn this episode, we will ponder the reality of ongoing sin in the life of a believer. It is true that nothing is more devastating or more difficult to deal with than doing some you don’t want to do. The person who is brought into a loving relationship with the living God through the sufferings of His Son does not want to have to battle with a temptation to sin, and thereby displease the God who loved him so much.
So put on your thinking cap and consider with me as I endeavor to unravel the myst...
2020-01-1324 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastIxnay the CompetitionWhen two elders in Israel kept prophesying in the camp Moses was informed of their behavior, and he was asked to stop them. His response was unusual. It was his desire that all Israel would act in such a way. He did not think that he was the only one who could exercise such a gift. Moses understood that one day all Israel would become a nation of priests. The church also has been called to be a holy people, called to go to the nations and make disciples. Every person for whom Jesus dies has a responsibility to...
2020-01-0530 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Judgment of GodDuring the sixties, our nation went through a moral revolution. The culture that came before were not perfect, they had flaws in their thinking, but our host for this episode is asking the question, "Is every generation the same?" Furthermore, what is God's perspective? What does the Bible have to say about generational differences? Still, further, does the Bible say that all sin is the same?
Our teacher will try to explain what the Bible has to say concerning these very vital and relevant issues for our present day. In our day, there is unrest; many people...
2019-12-3052 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastMary, Did You KnowDuring this episode, Joe takes a look at the death of Jesus Christ through the eyes of the prophet Simeon. This ordinary man will have you wondering about the accuracy of his prophecy and the profound teachings concerning Mary and all that would follow in her steps.
The Bible is no ordinary book, and Christianity is not a religion you can take for granted. The world pivots on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. According to Deuteronomy eighteen, a prophet is known to be true when his prophecies come to pass.
In this episode, we...
2019-12-2241 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastDiscovering a Holy Means of Grace: Part IIIn this episode, In this episode, your host Joe Durso continues his lesson from last time, DISCOVERING A HOLY MEANS OF SALVATION. The primary point in these two episodes is for the listener to discern the difference between human effort and divine supply.
Nothing is more critical than to place God first, in other words, to give Him the honor and glory He deserves. When the Christian relies upon his abilities, efforts, intellect, and skills, he is not living by faith. Therefore, everyone must learn upon what truths we hang our faith. This truth is the introduction t...
2019-12-1443 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastDiscovering a Holy Means of Grace: Part I In church history, the manner of living the Christian life "successfully" swings between two extremes; "Let go and let God" or "Do the disciplines." In each method, there is a case to be made for the proposed procedure. However, the correct manner of sorting out the proper approach is to find the appropriate balance between the two.
In this episode, your host Joe Durso will walk you through the first eleven verses of Peter's second letter, which he addressed to all those who have the same kind of faith as Peter. There are no excuses for living a...
2019-12-0839 min
That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAn Interview with Frank DursoFrank Durso, interviews Joe about chapter four "The Son of Man" from Joe's book THE JESUS YOU NEED TO KNOW. This chapter focuses on the ministry of Jesus Christ as the Son of Man. Jesus's most favorite description of Him as the Son of Man. As the Son of Man, He spoke truth into the lives of people. We live in a world where truth, honesty, and transparency are not part of reality. The world lives a lie about ourselves. Jeremiah the prophet, under the inspiration of God, asked, "The heart is more deceitful than all else and is d...
2019-12-0232 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastSolomon's Love SongThe Song of Solomon is more than a love song or sonnet, it rises higher than the appropriate morals for a marital relationship. As a book that is part of the greater whole of the Bible, it tells the story of redemption. Like every other part of the Bible, it speaks to the transcendent topic of the fruit of salvation, and the dangers of courting worldliness and sinful desires. Solomon is one of the most confusing people in the Bible, as he was given a great amount of wisdom and never rose in obedience to God in accord with...
2019-11-1743 min
That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAn Interview with Ehab HoffmanEhab Hoffman is a personal friend and dear brother in the Lord. Ehab has a very interesting background and you will hear in this episode some of the experiences that led him to a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ. Ehab is half Egyptian on his mother's side and half Greek on his father's. I have observed Ehab for a number of years now and he has an authentic and sincere faith in Christ. He longs to live faithfully to Him and to spend his life in the pursuit of making Him known to all who will listen.
2019-11-0340 min
That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastAn Interview with Matthew KohlheppIn this episode, I interview a new and increasing close brother in the Lord, Matthew Kohlhepp. Matthew has been a Christian for about three years, having grown up in a Christian home. Matthew is scheduled to start laboring for the Church of Jesus Christ with the ministry Campus Outreach, DC. He is a dear brother, who loves the Lord, understands the Gospel well, and desires to serve Jesus as a total man. It is always and great joy to see a young man receive the Holy Spirit of God and decide to give his life to the service of...
2019-10-2750 min
That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Glory of Knowing GodIn this episode, we will consider together the night that Jesus was betrayed and what is referred to as His High Priestly prayer. In this prayer of Jesus, He discloses the glory He shared with God the Father. We will learn the meaning of eternal life and how people receive it.
Furthermore, Jesus, as Son of God and ordained Messiah, declared to the Father the distinct way that His people relate to God. We will look at the word holy and how it means that God's people are separate from the rest of the world. The distinct...
2019-10-2046 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Art of DiscipleshipA disciple or follower of Jesus Christ can be misunderstood very easily. Many in the world do not think Biblically when they think about what it means to be a Christian. Jesus said broad is the way that leads to destruction and many there be that go in that way. The way that leads to destruction is the way of deception. Many are deceived into believing that to be a Christian is to be a good person, or be born to Christian parents, or to be baptized, of believing certain teachings as if those things were sufficient in themselves...
2019-10-0945 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastMature in HumilityIn this episode, Joe Durso speaks from Ephesians chapter 1 and 4 to the subject of Christian maturity. The necessary elements in the maturing process involve the Holy Spirit of God, His holy Word, and the Church as it supplies gifted leaders and members as they bring their combined gifts to aid in the maturing of all its members. Furthermore, Joe recounts writing of the Apostle Paul as he brought to light the need for love and maturity as described in 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. It is in this section that the humility of the Apostle Paul comes to light and how that...
2019-09-2957 min
The Tony DUrso Show - Journey to Success!The Health Coach and Rule Breakers on The Tony DUrso ShowThe Health Coach Rule Breakers on The Tony DUrso Show with Omar Cumberbatch Michele Gelfand. This show is dedicated to Helping you, make your Vision become a reality. Omar Cumberbatch, founder of The Health Coach Academy, is a Professional Health Coach & Radio Talk Show Host. He received his training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), where he was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Michele Gelfand is Distinguished University Professor in Psychology the RH Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her work is cited...
2019-09-061h 01That They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJesus: A Ruler That Can Be TrustedIn this episode, Greg Treat interviews Joe Durso, the author of THE JESUS YOU NEED TO KNOW. In chapter three of his book, he looks at Jesus as a ruler that can be trusted. This chapter is divided into five parts, which begins with the truth that Jesus possessed the infinite power of God.
Second, Jesus never abused His divine power. Third, Jesus entered puberty with a passion for God the Father. Fourth, Jesus's first miracle was not until his thirtieth birthday. Lastly, Jesus continued to submit to Joseph and Mary.
Each of the five fa...
2019-07-2537 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastJesus the Servant of GodIn this episode, Greg Treat interviews Joe Durso about the second chapter, Jesus: The Servant God, subtitled, The Servanthood of God's Love, in his book, THE JESUS YOU NEED TO KNOW. Greg begins his interview by asking why Joe started with the servanthood of Christ. Greg further points out that in the chapter on servitude, Joe first refers to the omnipotence of God in Christ. Joe then points to his worship times, where the magnificence and splendor of God's completeness were on display in his thoughts. It was then that the question came to mind; why did God create...
2019-06-3043 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastThe Bible: One Book In this episode, Greg Treat examines the uniqueness of the Bible as a book written by over forty human authors but inspired by God. However, he makes it perfectly clear that it is necessary to also understand the undeniable fact that the book is primarily one book written by one author. Can we follow his logic as contradictory? Greg is in perfect sync with the dynamics of a God that can be understood but not comprehended. God is a Trinity, so says Greg, but according to Deuteronomy 1:4, "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!" Th...
2019-06-1652 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastHow to Know You Have Eternal Life Joe Durso and Greg Treat discuss in this episode the value of knowing you have eternal life. Greg brings into play the critical topic of the human condition. It is this condition that makes people squirm when considering the possibility of judgment before a holy God. Religions have tried for centuries to answer this question in a way that can make people feel good about themselves. However, feeling good is not the optimum matter but the truth about what happens after death. To this end, Joe and Greg point to the word of God so that their listens can r...
2019-06-1227 minThat They Might Know | GodlyIncrease.com | Joe Durso podcastGreg Treat interviews Joe Durso Greg Treat interviews Joe Durso about the writing of his book THE JESUS YOU NEED TO KNOW. Joe discloses the main reason for writing this book is Jesus Himself, His sacrifice, love, grace, and the forgiveness he provides. The uniqueness of this new book is the result of a different perspective. From this unique viewpoint, Jesus can be seen for the man He became and the internal motives by which He lived. Furthermore, the value of knowing Jesus is elevated in this writing, to the place that it should be, that of the possession of eternal life. Joe delivers h...
2019-06-0150 min